Mental Health Assistant Mental Health for Older Persons
Dunedin Hospital
About the Team
Ward 6C is a 12-bed acute assessment and treatment unit for people aged over 65 years with an array of mental health (along with some physical health) needs, located in Dunedin Hospital.
About the Role
Our Mental Health / Health Care Assistants are key team members who assist our nursing and allied health staff to ensure an effective and efficient service.
As an Assistant working in Mental Health you’ll need to have a positive attitude and good communication skills, be able to take direction and work well as part of the team.
Computer literacy is essential and experience working with people in the health sector is an advantage
About You
You will be someone who is warm, empathetic, responsive and attuned to the emotions, needs and motivations of older people.
It is preferred you have Mental Health experience or a strong willingness to work in this field.
display initiative; be patient focussed at all times, and be able to adapt to a changing environment.
If working with older people is something you are passionate about then apply now to join the team at Mental Health for Older Persons.
Please state in your cover letter whether you are interested in casual or part-time employment.
About the Southern DHB
We are responsible for planning, funding and providing health and disability services to a population of over 350,000 located South of the Waitaki River.
Our catchment area encompasses Invercargill City, Queenstown - Lakes District, Gore, rural Southland, Clutha, Central Otago, Maniototo, Waitaki District and Dunedin City.
This means Southern DHB serves the largest geographic region of all New Zealand's health boards.
